I think of myself as Special Forces, clearing the path for the infantry.
Meaning of the quote
Geraldo Rivera sees himself as part of a special team that goes ahead and prepares the way for the regular troops. Just like how Special Forces clear obstacles and dangers before the main army can move forward, Rivera believes his job as a journalist is to gather information and report on important events so that the public can better understand what is happening.
About Geraldo Rivera
Geraldo Rivera is an American journalist, attorney, author, and political commentator who worked at the Fox News Channel from 2001 to 2023. He gained fame with the live 1986 TV special The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults and hosted the tabloid talk show Geraldo from 1987 to 1998. As of 2024, Geraldo retains the spot of correspondent-at-large with NewsNation.
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